Audience reviews
16 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
bluesun24
Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy (SpongeBob SquarePants Western tv series) really got glow-ups here, good for them, lol. The totally-not-romance is consensual, no coercion or assault involved. This is a short comedy anime where we get to see Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy have daily life adventures in the bathtub.
The comedy is character-driven and situational, not perverted. I think the short episodes works to this show's advantage, as the scenes don't overstay their welcome. One warning for those who dislike age gap relationships is that the manga reveals the mermaid, Wakasa, is much older than he claims to be, compared to Takumi who is a minor. However, the anime doesn't have this detail, it keeps the tone lighthearted (and personally, I prefer to rate the anime & manga of a series separate…
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At first glance, this anime is just funny and silly, but once you start thinking more about its contents, it also becomes weird and uncomfortable. This series features a classic case of queerbaiting. Lots of jokes are made about Tatsumi and Wakasa being in a relationship, but of course they never actually enter a relationship. The fact that these jokes are being made about a 17-year-old human boy and a supernatural being who claims to be 20 but is much older in reality only makes everything worse. Tatsumi's younger sister is also obsessed with him and seems to be in love with him, which is apparently explored more deeply in the manga. This is also just incredibly weird. These things combined ultimately left me with a bad taste in my mouth, which is why I wouldn't recommend this anime.
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It would’ve been an 8/10 for me if Tatsumi and Wakasa kisses at the last episode. Y’all queer baited enough, so why not sneak in a little kiss? This anime was so whole. I liked the characters, they made me laugh personally…except for that creepy little sister. The story was different, maybe they could’ve done more but the episodes are literally 3 minutes long if you take out the op (ugly opening song btw, deserves better tbh). Also what I found interesting is the fact that the episodes dropped little facts about sea creatures, that was “quirky” I guess. Unpredictable imo but lowkey I didn’t like the art style too much, the hair was like peeving me. Required taste I’d say for the fact that the episodes are short.
Read at the sourceFluffalov
If you want a wholesome anime about a guy with a merman in his bathtub doing totally straight things together, this is your anime! This anime is really cute with great characters that will keep you wanting more then just the 13 episodes we get. The mains are fun, the side characters are fun (not counting one), and their stories are adorable!
The animation is nice but its the characters that carry the show. Wakasa is just the right amount of needy yet innocent while Tatsumi is gloomy while caring. This characters really ground each other and their interactions always feel playful. Also, how often do we get mermen/male sea creatures in anime?
NOT NEARLY ENOUGH!!!!
Its very short (less then 4 minutes an episode), but very sweet :)
If you have an hour to spare, DEFINITELY check this anime…
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WOWOWO The dotty-otty reviews are back! At least for now!! On today's review we have "Orenchi no Furo Jijou" or "Merman in my Tub", let's go!!
-Story 6/10-
The plot is really simple "a I found a merman that didn't have a home and now he's living in my tub" each episode is pretty simple, following Tatsumi, Wakasa and their friends/relatives every now and then
-Art 10/10-
Art-syle was amazing. Something that I really want to point out is how the opening is "dramatic" and makes you think that you're about to see something super action packed yet the anime isn't that. Also I loved the character designs
-Sound 10/10-
Great opening, Great VAs, nothing much to say
-Character 8/10-
Listen, I loved the characters and all but Wakasa was a little too whiny for my liking and the side characters fe…
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In times like this, I think we all dream of having a gorgeous himbo merman live in our bathtubs to shake up our mundane lives a little. At least, that's how I felt right after watching this!
Orenchi no Furo Jijou or the aptly titled "Merman in my Tub" is about just that. 13 bite-sized episodes chronicling the everyday life of a stoic teenage boy living alone who brings home a merman of all things to freeload--in his bathtub. And as one would expect when picking up fantastical strangers off the side of the road--er, river, and dumping 'em tail and all in your bathroom, quite a bit of chaos ensues. And it's really quite fun to watch!
Seeing as this was adapted fron a 4-koma manga, I think the format of the episodes, stories, and the entire series in general is just right. There's no overar…
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I had been looking for an anime like this for a very long time, something with a wonderfully soothing and calming vibe, so I was very glad when I stumbled upon this gem of an anime. If you're someone like me who's also looking for a quick pick-me-up that's not plot intensive but nevertheless has the capability of making you feel the most relaxed you've been in quite some time, look no further.
Orenchi no Furo Jijou is a slice of life comedy with episodes that span for only 4 minutes each, featuring the life of a boy who has a merman living in his bathtub (quirky, right?)
Story: 9/10
In all fairness, this is NOT a plot-based anime so there is no plot progression and definitely no plot twist. Each episode features the main characters (and their friends, who're introduced in subsequent epis…
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Want to know what life is like when you have a merman living on your bathtub? Watch this anime to find out!
I almost didn't watch this thirteen episode anime because each episode was only four minutes long, but I'm glad I did! It was super cute and straight to the point, not to mention it was hilarious! I wish there was more to watch, but I'm sure anyone would.
All episodes put together makes up less than an hour, and there are only about seven characters, but each get great development. I was really impressed, given how short the series was.
If you have an hour to kill and nothing to do, I suggest watching this little anime. You can find all episodes on YouTube and trust me, you won't be disappointed!!
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Everything you expect from an anime about a merman moving in to some dude's apartment. As far as I can tell, there's no story. It's just 13 4-minute OVA's. Characters are super gay merman, and the other guy. I don't think they have names, but that merman is one compelling, fully developed character. The struggle he faces of being driven out of his river home is just touching. And you also really feel the underlying statement about pollution of our rivers and natural areas. The animation is decent, though there isn't much to animate. I can't really judge it's animation honestly.There's nothing abhorrent, and it works well. Personally, I enjoy the show purely because of its ridiculousness, and the fact that it is only 4 minutes. That really helps with the enjoyment of it. You can just pop op…
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Art and Music: The opening is especially well done and the art style matches my personal preference.
It made me think that it's one of those "serious" type anime like the Blue Exorcist, so I was quite disappointed that this anime is only 13 episodes and 5 minutes each.
Character: The characters are all very unique and good looking. The stories were all unique because of that, even though it only has few characters and single setting.
Story: Well put within the short time frames. Something new happens every episode (well, I mean, of course) and I never got bored. Overall it was pretty sweet, casual and easy to watch.
I wish there was a second season.
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If you're after a light and short series to while away 50 odd minutes of your time then this is certainly worth it. The characters are nicely written and designed, meeting a certain level of Shoujo fanservice whilst remaining fun and interesting enough for 13 short episodes. The world of anthropomorphic sea creatures that it builds up is charming and engages with the imagination and yet intentionally traps itself within the mundane confines of a bathroom. Whilst all the aesthetic aspects of this show are pretty average, the characters and the humor are charming and effective enough to keep the viewer engages and enthralled.
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For what it is, Orefuro is pretty good. It's short, sweet, and to the point. Quite fitting that an anime of a 4 panel comic has 4 minute episodes.
Story: 5
Basically nonexistant. Each episode contains its own small plot. Due to the rather unnatural circumstances of a merman living in the bathtub, though, the episodes generally don't fall into boring, overused slice of life story tropes. However, the premise is almost overly simplistic, and rarely are the practicalities of the situation brought into question.
Art: 8
This is definitely a part that benefited from short episodes. The art is smooth and vibrant, often seamlessly flipping between its normal style, a more "bishoujo" sparkly style, and a simple chibi style. The way characters are shown adds a lot to the feel of a scene. There is…
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If you're looking for a short, light-hearted anime with jokes poking fun at hentai/BL - you've come to the right place.
Orefuro is a short 4-min per episode anime which features a boy and a merman who lives in his bathtub.
Story: 5/10
Story is very simple and most of it is just poke-fun at usual anime cliches.
There's not a lot of story at all to be honest, the time limit makes sure of that.
Art: 6/10
Not bad, but not amazing either. The art style for the opening is like-wise to a painting, which is amazing other than the fact that it is the most misleading opening to any anime, ever.
For a most part, art is consistent throughout the series.
Character: 9/10
This is where Orefuro shines, the characters (and the seiyuus that give them life), are amazing.
Each of the characters…
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Orenchi no Furo Jijou is another of those anime with annoyingly short episodes. However, this show really makes the most of it and is actually an enjoyable watch.
Story:
Near non-existent. Read the two first sentences of the summary on MAL, and you wont be surprised. At all. The story is really that simple, following the life of a teenage boy with a merman living in his bathtub. No plot twist, no anything, just the characters solving their small everyday problems. The pacing of the story is fine, introducing new characters once in a while and the show never grows boring. Still the story is poor, and I can't give it more than 3/10.
Art:
The art is one of this show's good points. While it is in no way great, the character design is really cute and quite unique, all the characters being qu…
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(Not an in-depth review here) "Short and sweet." Sums this series up very well.
The story is bizarre with little backstory but since no story goes very deep, it is not an issue.
Each episode has a stand alone issue which Wakasa (Free loading Merman) and Tatsumi (Teen whose bathtub has been taken over) both overcome usually in a pretty adorable way.
I love the voice actors chosen, they are absolutely perfect for the characters, especially Maki, his voice made me giggle at times XD
The artwork is not super detailed but personally I think it is fantastic, it suits the light-hearted theme and the chibi forms of each character are adorable.
To me, this is short episodes done right, I cannot say I have extensive experience of shorts like this, but a few of the ones I did encounter cut corner…
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Orenchi no Furo Jijou is a 4-minute-per-episode anime about a guy who finds a merman, and their completely heterosexual adventures that all take place in a bathtub.
Story: 5/10
As minimal as it gets. Each episode has some central problem or event and it's always something very light. Nothing special, but this setup is pretty normal for shorts. You can watch it all in under an hour!
Art: 7/10
Decent but never astounding, not too much to talk about. Although, they did a good job animating and drawing the merman's muscles, those stand out as quality parts of the show.
Sound: 6/10
There was background music? I hate to keep playing the nothing-special card, but this really applies to the sound. The OP sounds nice but feels completely out of place.
Characters: 8/10
Now we're talking! The m…
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